Scripture Verse

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11

Introduction

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Edward Caswall
1814–1878
© National Portrait Gallery

Words: Ed­ward Cas­wall, in Masque of Ma­ry, and Oth­er Po­ems, 1858.

Music: Muel­ler James R. Mur­ray, 1887 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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James R. Murray
1841–1905

Lyrics

I met the Good Shepherd, just now on the plain,
As homeward He carried His lost one again;
I marveled how gently His burden He bore;
And as He passed by me, I knelt to adore.

O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, Thy wounds they are deep;
The wolves have sore hurt Thee in saving Thy sheep.
Thy raiment all over with crimson is dyed;
And what is this wound they have made in Thy side?

O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, and is it for me
This grievous affliction has fallen on Thee?
Thy wounds make me love Thee, my heart shall be Thine;
With Thee I will journey, my Shepherd divine.